Malware Analyst, Senior

Malware Analyst, Senior

The Opportunity:
As a Malware Analyst, you know that identification, evaluation, and documentation of malware play key roles in the CNO lifecycle. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and trend identification of malicious software targeting our nations most critical networks.

You’ll evaluate and analyze complex malicious code using tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, hex editors, un–packers, virtual machines, and network sniffers. You’ll provide the findings in a technical report with details of the malware, identification parameters, advanced capabilities, and mitigation strategies. You’ll perform research in malicious software, vulnerabilities, and exploitation tactics. You’ll lead the development of prototype application software or systems to demonstrate the capability or exploitation of a vulnerability.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with reverse engineering of malware for malware analysis

• Experience with malware reverse engineering using static and dynamic analysis tools, including disassemblers, debuggers, virtual machines, or hex editors

• Experience with the identification and classification of malware families based on standard taxonomy and typical malware attack methodologies

• Ability to write clear and concise malware reports

• Ability to conduct static and dynamic analysis

• Ability to reverse engineer binaries of various types, including x86, x64, C, C++, .NET, and Delphi

• Ability to analyze shellcode, packed and obfuscated code, and the associated algorithms

• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis to identify malware exploits

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in the setup of malware analysis lab environments with sandboxes to contain malware analysis in a controlled environment

• Ability to automate through the development and deployment of custom scripts, shellcode, or applications

• Master's degree in a related field

• GREM Certification

• OSCP or CREST Certification

Clearance: 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. 
 
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Grow With Us
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A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. 

Your Candidate Journey
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Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our reco